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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,341.22, 382,730.52 and 150,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,341.22, 382,730.52 and 150,016.78 is: 207,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,341.22 : 382,730.52 = 150,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,341.22/382,730.52 = 150,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,341.22x = 382,730.52 × 150,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,341.22x = 57,416,000,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,416,000,218.13/277,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,022.96

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